Luna and Celestia - The Grief of a Mother

The Grief of a Mother
Luna and Celestia

>Luna rapped on her sister's bedroom door lightly.
>This meeting had been a long time coming, even if she was reluctant to make it.
>She had almost convinced herself to leave when she heard it.
>"Come in"
"Greeting sister"
>She said as she entered the room, closing the door with her magic field behind her.
>Luna's eyes found Celestia quickly.
>She was spread out on a pillow near the fire place with a book placed to the side.
"I am sorry to disturb you."
>Concern shown from Celestia's eyes as you placed yourself near her, but just outside of touch.
>"You know you are always welcome here"
>Luna nods.
>Of course she was always welcome here.
>Celestia would do nothing less.
>Luna's gaze fell to the floor as the silence began to draw out.
>She had to ask.
>She had to know.
>But she feared the answer.
>"Luna?"
>Eyes welling in tears looked up at Celestia.
"Did he live well?"
>Celestia looked taken aback for a moment before realization dawned on her.
>"Oh Luna."
>She responded as she stood, moving towards her sister.
"Was he... happy?"
>Great wings wrapped around a grieving mother, pulling her towards a white chest.
"Did... did he hate..."
>Her words were broken by a sob as she fell against her sister.
>Celestia wrapped her hooves around her sister, cooing softly as she stroked her mane.
>After Luna had calmed down a little Celestia responded.
>"Of course not. He could never hate his mother. He loved you with all his heart"
>She nuzzled her sister.
>"He lived a long and full life. He was happy, sad, angry, and ecstatic"
>Luna sniffed as she pulled back away from her sister, rubbing at a wet cheek for a few moments before looking up at her with a sad smile.
"I'm glad. I'm glad he didn't suffer for my sins"
>Celestia shook her head.
>"He never did"
>She paused hesitantly before continuing.
>"... if you would like, we can go visit..."
>Luna's head was already shaking.
"No. I have already visited him. I just... needed to know"
>Celestia nodded.
>Of course, that is exactly what she'd do.
>As Luna recovered a question nagged at the back of Celestia's mind.
>"Luna..."
>Celestia had never had a child of her own.
>Ever sharp, Luna looked up at Celestia with a sad smile.
"Because it is my way of bringing a little happiness to the world"
>With a deep breath Luna stood up, giving Celestia a wet nuzzle.
"Thank you sister. I need to go and... think"
>Celestia nodded
>"Good night"
"And good day."